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Transportation news from around the region.
How West Sacramento’s $43 Million Affordable Housing Project is Bringing Together a Community
MOSA will create much-needed affordable housing and transit improvements, bringing together three important West Sacramento districts.
03/04/2026
David Pape, Grants and Funding Principal, Reflects on SACOG’s First Six-County Funding Round
This comprehensive approach allows the region to be more strategic and competitive with limited federal resources, helping the Sacramento region secure necessary funding.
03/04/2026
Regional Partnership Delivers $28 Million for Tupelo Housing Project in the City of Woodland
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant will be used to build Tupelo, a 73-unit affordable housing project in Woodland.
02/04/2026
Sacramento County Marks Completion of Watt Avenue Complete Streets Project
Watt Avenue is a key corridor in the North Highlands neighborhood, and the Complete Streets Project helps create more accessible connections for reaching jobs, stores, and nearby transit hubs.
02/04/2026
Transit Pulse: 2025 Report Shows Robust Growth in Public Transit Ridership Since Unprecedented Pandemic Lows
12/17/2025
Sacramento Region Awarded $154 Million from Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Program
More funding for housing, busses, light rail cars, bike lanes, and sidewalks is on the way to four projects in the Sacramento region, which received $154 million in total from a California state grant program.
12/17/2025
SACOG Welcomes Becky Johnson as Director of Data & Analysis
To lead this vision and connect how data drives programs and decisions, SACOG proudly welcomes Becky Johnson as its new Director of Data & Analysis.
12/02/2025
Watch Now: 2025 California Housing Laws Webinar
SACOG hosted a webinar for local planners on November 14, 2025 to provide an overview of the new housing and land use laws, and their potential impacts for cities and counties in the Sacramento region.
11/19/2025
The Capital Caucus Brings Together Bipartisan Voices to Advocate for Shared Regional Goals
As the Sacramento region continues to be one of the fastest growing in the state, the Capital Caucus is focusing on a cohesive approach to advocate for key issues including infrastructure, climate initiatives, economic development, and more.
11/19/2025
Introducing Lisa Lind, SACOG’s Blueprint Principal Planner
SACOG is proud to introduce Lisa Lind, AICP, as the agency’s Blueprint Principal. Lind oversees the development and implementation of the region’s long-range plan, the 2025 Blueprint. Lind joins SACOG with 20 years of experience in long-range planning and economic development.
10/15/2025
The 2025 Hispanic Economic Report Highlights Progress and Challenges for the Growing Hispanic Population
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released the third edition of the Hispanic Economic Report at the 2025 State of Hispanics event in September. The report highlights progress and challenges for the growing Hispanic population in the Sacramento region.
10/15/2025
Stockton Boulevard Complete Streets Project Receives $4.2 Million as Regional Priority Project
As part of the 2025 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding, Sacramento County received a grant for its Stockton Boulevard Complete Streets Project, which aims to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders through this corridor.
08/28/2025
ACC Rides Program Increases Senior Transportation Services with Mode Shift Grant
The Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley (ACC), boosted their ACC Rides program to provide transportation for senior community members and reduce driving through its vanpool model.
08/28/2025
3D Printed Homes Are an Example of Innovation Contributing to the Region’s Housing Boom
According to new housing data released by SACOG, regional housing production in 2024 was the highest of any year since 2005. These 3D printed homes in Yuba County are an example of how leaders are innovating to help meet housing goals.
08/22/2025
I Street Bridge Replacement Project Moves Forward, Building a Legacy Over the Sacramento River
The new bridge and updates to the existing one will improve connectivity between the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento and stand as an iconic symbol to future visitors and residents of the region.
07/30/2025
Livability Summit Is Back on October 1—Join Valley Vision and SACOG for the Regional Gathering
This year, SACOG has partnered with Valley Vision for their annual collaborative conference, the Livability Summit. On October 1, 2025.
07/25/2025
Caltrans Announces Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Awards, $3.2 Million for Sacramento Region Projects
Caltrans announced awards for the 2025-26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Awards in early July. A total of seven Sacramento region projects were awarded funding.
07/25/2025
Sycamore Trail Overpass Now Open in West Sacramento
The newly opened Sycamore Trail overpass connects pedestrians and cyclists with communities on either side of the freeway.
06/26/2025
Missouri Flat Overcrossing Improves Safety and Connections in El Dorado County
The Missouri Flat Overcrossing is a new addition to the El Dorado Trail that will transform connectivity and improve safety for everyone from local community members to weekend adventurers.
06/26/2025
Congratulations to the Youth Leadership Academy Class of 2025!
Students from across the Sacramento region gathered to celebrate their recent graduation from the 2025 Youth Leadership Academy. This year marks the seventh cohort, totaling to more than 250 alumni from the program.
06/26/2025